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Security report for engarde.studio

Studio Engarde bv · Other · Belgium

High risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 3 other checks.

Security score

48/100

Risk levelHigh

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Studio Engarde bv is a small, creative branding agency based in Gent, Belgium, specializing in brand creation and brand communication services. The company positions itself as a nimble agency delivering impactful and consistent brand identities that engage target audiences. Their website reflects a professional and modern digital presence with strong branding consistency and client trust indicators such as testimonials and client logos. Technically, the website employs modern JavaScript libraries, analytics tools, and cookie consent mechanisms, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. Security posture is good with HTTPS enforced and domain transfer protections, though improvements like DNSSEC and security headers are recommended. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear policies and consent mechanisms. Overall, the website is trustworthy, well-designed, and business credible, with no critical security or content safety issues detected.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
72
Security headers
15
Email security
35
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
48

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Studio Engarde operates in the creative agency sector, targeting businesses seeking branding and marketing services. Their business model focuses on delivering bespoke brand creation and communication solutions. The company has established a solid market position with a portfolio of notable clients and positive testimonials. Their digital marketing ecosystem includes Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and LinkedIn Insight Tag, supporting targeted marketing and retargeting efforts. The company maintains active social media channels to engage their audience. No parent or subsidiary companies are identified, indicating an independent small business. The website content and structure support clear communication of services and company values, aiding customer acquisition and retention.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer protections in place. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security represents areas for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. The lack of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, which could enhance trust and security maturity. Overall, the security posture is solid for a small agency but could benefit from adopting additional best practices to mitigate emerging threats and comply with evolving regulations.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security to harden the website against common attacks.
  3. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and preparedness.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and minimize security risks.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Studio Engarde bv
VAT number
BE 0653.988.846
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Studio Engarde bv
Description
Studio Engarde is a graphic branding agency based in Gent, Belgium. They focus on creating strong, surprising, and consistent brand identities and communications that engage and activate target audiences. They emphasize clear communication, long-term focus, and creative impact.
Key services
Merkcreatie (Brand creation), Merkcommunicatie (Brand communication)
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Lottie animations, Swiper.js, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, CookieYes
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • ClientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Facebook Pixel
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
CookieYes
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong branding and marketing focus with clear service offerings.
  3. Good use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and implemented with consent mechanisms.
  5. No visible security policy or incident response information.
  6. No terms of service page found.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  8. Contact information is clearly presented with email, phone, and physical address.
  9. Social media presence is active and linked.
  10. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as Swiper.js for UI components and Lottie for animations, enhancing user experience. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and LinkedIn Insight Tag, supporting data-driven marketing strategies. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive images and good accessibility features. Hosting details are limited but the domain registrar is EuroDNS S.A. Performance appears fast with asynchronous loading of scripts and optimized media. No CMS is explicitly identified, suggesting a custom or static site build. Technical debt is minimal, but adding security headers and DNSSEC would improve robustness. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and performant web presence aligned with business goals.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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